La Sportiva Cobra

La Sportiva

A sensitive slipper for gym and sport climbing. Thin 0.8 mm LaSpoFlex forefoot midsole maximizes sensitivity while providing minimal support, and the XS Grip2 rubber sticks well on plastic and rock. Simple pull-on design - no straps, no fuss. Best for climbers past the beginner stage who want more feel underfoot.

Best For

Best for bouldering and sport climbing on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Strengths

Trade-offs

Sizing & Fit

Leather will stretch roughly 0.5 EU; consider sizing down 0.5 if between sizes. True-to-size for average feet.

Fit profile: narrow width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.

Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.

Stiffness

Measured stiffness: 0.27 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Ocun Havoc (0.21, softer) and the Scarpa Veloce (0.29, stiffer).

Specifications

BrandLa Sportiva
ModelCobra
ClosureSlipper
FeelModerate-Soft
DownturnSlight
AsymmetrySlight
RubberVibram XS Grip2
Rubber Thickness3.5mm
Weight (pair)420g
VeganNo
KidsNo

Prices

RetailerPrice
chalkr.de53.90 EUR
hardloop.de74.00 EUR
sportokay.com80.99 EUR
epictv.com82.81 EUR
outdoor-climbing.de85.95 EUR
funktionelles.de85.97 EUR
alpinstore.com89.90 EUR
kletterbude.de89.95 EUR
bergfreunde.de89.96 EUR
bergzeit.de90.30 EUR
+ 4 more retailers

Cheapest current offer: 53.90 EUR at chalkr.de, 58% below the 129.00 EUR list price. 14 shops currently stock it (53.90 to 97.75 EUR).

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